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Article 2 Interpretation

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(1)

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires–

  • “the Act” means the Industrial Organisation and Development Act 1947;

  • “apples and pears” means apples and pears other than “cider apples” and “perry pears”;

  • “apple or pear tree” means any plant grown for the commercial production of apples and pears other than nursery stock;

  • “cider apples” and “perry pears” mean respectively apples and pears of the varieties specified in Schedule 1;

  • “the Council” means the Apple and Pear Research Council established under the provisions of this Order;

  • “grower” means a person who carries on business in the industry and occupies land in England and Wales of two hectares or more planted with 50 or more apple or pear trees;

  • “the industry” means the growing of apples and pears in England and Wales for sale or for processing into an apple or pear product with a view to its sale, by way of trade or business;

  • “the Minister” means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; and

  • “sale” includes storage or preparation with a view to subsequent sale.

(2)

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to a numbered article or Schedule is a reference to the article or Schedule so numbered in this Order.